If the function sgn (x2 – 9x + 20) = 1, then what will be the value of x.

  1. (4, 5) 
  2. (5, ∞)
  3. (-∞, 4) (5, ∞)
  4. None of these

Answer (Detailed Solution Below)

Option 3 : (-∞, 4) (5, ∞)
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CONCEPT:

The real function f: R → R defined by

is called the signum function. Domain of f = R, Range of f = {1, 0, – 1}

CALCULATIONS:

Given function is f (x) = sgn(x2 – 9x + 20) = 1

As we know that signum function gives 1, only when x > 0.

∴ x2 – 9x + 20 > 0

⇒ (x – 4) (x – 5) > 0

So, x ∈ (-∞, 4) ⋃ (5, ∞)

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